Based freely on the classic novels by CS Forester, Hornblower is a series of TV films following the progress of a young officer through the ranks of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The series greatest asset is the handsome and charismatic Ioan Gruffudd in the lead role, surely a major star in the making. For television films, the production values are very good, though as Titanic, Waterworld and The Perfect Storm demonstrated, filming an aquatic adventure is a very expensive business, and it is clear that the Hornblower dramas simply make the best of comparatively small budgets. No more faithful to Forester's books than the 1951 Gregory Peck classic Captain Horatio Hornblower, the real inspiration seems to have come from the success of Sharpe, starring Sean Bean, which likewise featured a British hero in the Napoleonic Wars. Nevertheless, while rather more easy-going than the real British navy of the time, the Hornblower saga delivers an entertaining adventure, greatly enhanced by the presence of such guest stars as Denis Lawson, Cheri Lunghi, Ronald Pickup and Anthony Sher. --Gary S Dalkin
Every Which Way But Loose (Dir. James Fargo 1978): Clint Eastwood smashed box-office records as trucker Philo Beddoe the best bar-room brawler west of the Rockies who lives with a 165-pound orangutan named Clyde. With a fun country soundtrack and co-stars like Sondra Locke Geoffrey Lewis Beverly D'Angelo and the great Ruth Gordon it's in every which way possible a grand time for all. Any Which Way You Can (Dir. Buddy Van Horn 1980): They're back. Philo Beddoe th
This Illustrated limited edition hardback book together with four DVDs provides an insight into the unique journey of Manchester City one the most famous football clubs in the world. Follow the authoritative text charting the historic rise from its origins starting out as St Marks (West Gordon) through to their rise to the top of English football with some of the most talented players in the world. With additional career player retrospectives a focus on the managers who have guided the club and some in depth statistical information this limited edition book looks at those special moments in Manchester City's history using rare photographs images and unique television footage. Manchester City A Backpass Through History also includes over four hours of vintage City matches and profiles some of the clubs star players including Bell Barnes Tueart and Mike Summerbee which can all be seen in this collection of action from 30 years of the ITV Sport Archive.
Based freely on the classic novels by CS Forester, Hornblower is a series of TV films following the progress of a young officer through the ranks of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The series' greatest asset is the handsome and charismatic Ioan Gruffudd in the lead role, surely a major star in the making. No more faithful to Forester's books than the 1951 Gregory Peck classic Captain Horatio Hornblower, the real inspiration seems to have come from the success of Sharpe, starring Sean Bean, which likewise featured a British hero in the Napoleonic Wars. Nevertheless, while rather more easygoing than the real British navy of the time, the Hornblower saga delivers an entertaining adventure, greatly enhanced by the presence of such guest stars as Denis Lawson, Cheri Lunghi, Ronald Pickup and Anthony Sher. Beginning in 1794 with the 17-year-old midshipman joining the fleet at Portsmouth, "The Even Chance" offers a rather rushed introduction. --Gary S Dalkin
The Chief of Medical Staff at Collington Clinic Jennifer Kessler is more than concerned when healthy patients are dying. Her search for the truth leads her to a seedy strip club and then down a path of greed corruption and fear...
Thank god for friends because you can't choose your own family. Sean's family isn't just off the beaten track they're on another road entirely! Social climbing Sean is embarrassed at the prospect of his West Side girlfriend meeting his South Central family. Sometimes sanity isn't what it is cracked up to be but with a little Parental Guidance things can only go from bad to worse.
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